Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
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Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
By Glasgow Music City Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 26 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Start:
- Clutha & Victoria Bar, 159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ, UKMeet your guide outside The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street.
End:- King Street, King St, Glasgow, UK
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33577P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33577P1
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- 159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ, UKMeet your guide outside The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street.
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- X251IAandyb0 contributionsFood, shipyards and song.A great late afternoon meal and presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow, interspersed with some very talented singing of shipyard songs. Food was great, presentation and singing excellentWritten 6 February 2025
- belllinda70 contributionsGift for a friendThe feedback I was given is the guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Now planning to book againWritten 30 September 2024
- Jean Y0 contributionsGlorious GlasgowWhat a fantastic way to learn about Glasgow's musical past and present. I could have listened to Fiona all day. We'll be back to do the other tour - cant wait! Love this cityWritten 23 September 2024
- sandyfrew0 contributionsGlasgow Music Venues walking tourInteresting trip , very knowledgeable and helpful guide! Went to a couple of places I didn’t even know existed! Highly recommended.Written 11 September 2024
- GIScott0 contributionsThoroughly enjoyable.Brilliant guided tour. Fiona was excellent, packed in a lot of facts. Really knowledgeable. Such an interesting 2 hours.Written 8 September 2024
- mickjardine690 contributionsInformative and interestingGreat walk around some of the current and historic venues in the City centre. The guide was engaging, knowledgeable and approachable. Good mix of locals and visiting guests made for great conversation. Will be booking the Merchant City tour soon.Written 7 September 2024
- ajf44440 contributionsA Must-Do for local & tourists!Just spent a fabulous morning participating in this with friends. Our guide, Phil, was a font of knowledge & his enthusiasm was infectious. Would recommend to anyone visiting Glasgow but remember your trainers!Written 11 August 2024
- rachael18800 contributionsBrilliant tour!What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends! The tour was fantastic from start to finish! Phil was so knowledgeable as well as funny too. We learned so much and can’t wait to go on the Merchant City one now. Thanks again Phil!Written 29 June 2024
- Daydream582565572980 contributionsA fun, informative and essential guide to this wonderful city of music.This was a well researched and informative walk which covered everything from music hall to the music boom of the 1960s but also covered grass roots venues and the various music scenes that emerged from Glasgow over the years. Phil is a charming and witty guide, the 2 hours flew by.Written 31 May 2024
- 326athena0 contributionsMusos - don't miss this!What Phil doesn't know about music and culture isn't worth knowing. Linking his tales with historical context and social awareness, Phil had me hanging on every word. Just wish we'd had longer in town so we could have gone to both of them. Fab. Thanks, Phil.Written 28 May 2024
- Z2542RKjohnm0 contributionsA blast from the pastA trip down memory lane for me as I often frequented Glasgows music venues in the late 60s & 70s. Thankfully the weather was dry and sunny. Fiona the tour guide was lovely, excellent and very knowledgeable in describing past and president music venues including from my era in which I was encouraged to share recall. I celebrated my 70th birthday last year , thankful for the music tour gift voucher which I received from a friend. A great day out. Cheers. JohnWritten 13 May 2024
- JaneJennifer0 contributionsMakes you wish you were 18 again and living in 1980s Glasgow!If you are a music fan (especially of '70s/'80s/'90s New Wave and rock) you'll love this walk! Fiona, a local music critic, took us on a tour of the current and late-great music venues west of Buchanan Street. Oh, how I wish I'd grown up in Glasgow. I could have seen Depeche Mode and Ultravox and Bauhaus -- or The Killers and Blur before they were famous. There are and were so many venues. We even sat down in one of them (Sleazy's) for a beer and a chat. Fiona's stories about all of the legendary shows and misbehaving rock stars and wide-eyed unknowns-who-later-became-stars were incredible. We had a lot of Glaswegians on our tour who had been at some of those shows when they were young, so they shared their stories too. The last stop on the 2-hour tour was King Tut's. The manager let us come inside to see the venue. This was the best tour we took in Scotland. Fiona is awesome!Written 29 April 2024
- cotswoldmark0 contributionsAmazing tour, super knowledgeable guideWow! This was an amazing tour of Glasgow’s famous music landmarks from the Royal Concert Hall to Kings Tuts Wah Wah Hut. Our guide Fiona really brought every venue to life with her stories, knowledge and props (old programs, tickets and photos) I would not hesitate to recommend this tour, it was the true highlight of our trip to beautiful GlasgowWritten 29 April 2024
- Kath B0 contributionsMusic lovers treatExcellent and informative walking tour. Takes in old, current and new venues with great stories and local knowledge. A treat for all music lovers.Written 29 April 2024
- Shoegirl20140 contributionsDon’t hesitate to do this tour!I am really glad we picked up this tour on our short trip to Glasgow. Super interesting and the tour guide, Fiona, was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Loved visiting King Tuts where so many of my favourite bands launched themselves. Definitely planning on the morning tour when we are next over.Written 9 April 2024
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TerryDau
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Aug 2022
We booked the tour because I was very excited to learn about Glasgows music scene. Phil is an amazing guide who really knows his stuff and is very passionate to share his knowledge! We met him some time later in the city and he even was so kind as to recommend some Pubs for lunch. The tour might not be the cheapest activity to do in Glasgow but for our money we got 2 full hours of music history, anecdotes and interesting information.
I can only recommend this tour to everyone who want's to get to know Glasgow from its artistic and colourful side!
I can only recommend this tour to everyone who want's to get to know Glasgow from its artistic and colourful side!
Written 24 August 2022
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Hello and thank you for your great review. We're really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. Our Phil is a great guide and we will pass your comments on to him: he'll be very happy! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and for coming out with us.
Written 25 August 2022
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Anne Marie Gallagher
Glasgow, UK32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! The visit to Britannia Panopticon was a revelation! My friends and I didn’t know it existed! Fiona, our guide was excellent and her knowledge and anecdotes made the experience so interesting and memorable. We would highly recommend this Merchant City tour and we look forward to doing The Golden Mile tour at another time.
Written 14 August 2023
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Hello Anne Marie, we're very happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and delighted to introduce you
to the Panopticon. We'll pass your comments on to Fiona, who will be very pleased to read them. Thanks for taking
the time to leave your review and for coming out with us. We look forward to welcoming you on our Music Mile tour at another time.
Written 16 August 2023
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Tom V
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Fiona’s tour of Merchant City Music was informative and entertaining. Her knowledge and passion for the people and places behind Glasgow’s UNESCO world heritage music designation was woven into a series of engaging stories told as we quickly walked around the area. Our group had a number of music lovers and she made an effort to include everyone in the conversation. What made it stellar was the hidden gems you can only learn about on this tour. For a music fan, this is a don’t miss experience.
Written 23 June 2024
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Hello, We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass on your kind comments to Fiona, she'll be very happy to hear them. Thanks for coming out with us and for taking the time to post such a great review, much appreciated.
Written 24 June 2024
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Alan S
8 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Great couple of hours spent on a Saturday morning, on the walking tour, probably made better with a sunny day. Very good and informative tour guide, really enjoyed actually taking time to notice the venues, as we have passed them hundreds of times and never took the time to take in what Glasgow has. Would definitely recommend this tour, for anyone with an interest in Glasgow’s history, the music interest is a plus.
Written 24 April 2024
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Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're really happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass on your kind comments to our guides. Thanks again for coming out with us, we appreciate your custom.
Written 27 April 2024
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Coastal278659
Scotland, UK31 contributions
Arrived a few minutes late due to train running late and world cycling event taking place in city centre.
Thankfully Phil the guide was still at the meeting point talking about the Clutha Bar etc.
Phil the guide really knows his music and this is evident in this informative tour about Glasgow, the groups and the venues.
The tour is at an easy pace and also stops at street art etc for photo opportunities.
Next time we will do the afternoon tour but would happily do the morning tour again
Thankfully Phil the guide was still at the meeting point talking about the Clutha Bar etc.
Phil the guide really knows his music and this is evident in this informative tour about Glasgow, the groups and the venues.
The tour is at an easy pace and also stops at street art etc for photo opportunities.
Next time we will do the afternoon tour but would happily do the morning tour again
Written 6 August 2023
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to post such a nice review. We're very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass your comments on to our Phil, we agree he is a great guide. We look forward to welcoming you on our afternoon tour and thanks for coming out with us, we appreciate it.
Written 6 August 2023
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Mark H
Cambridge, UK9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This was a really fascinating and enjoyable tour. We were amazed at our tour guide's depth and breadth of knowledge. He walked us around the Merchant City area and seemingly at every corner he revealed more unexpected wonderful facts and history about links with music personalities, bands and venues. We found out about local musical connections of all types from Stan Laurel, via Woody Guthrie, Alex Harvey and Billy Connelly to The Specials, Simple Minds and Grace Jones, and many many more besides. It was quite some performance over a period of more than two hours. Top notch stuff!
Written 30 August 2022
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Hello and thanks for leaving such a brilliant review. We love the idea of our guide's performance, we've never thought of it that way,but of course it is! Phil will be delighted to hear it. We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and for coming out with us, much appreciated.
Written 5 September 2022
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Sarah A
Northamptonshire, UK60 contributions
Excellent tour. Phil is incredibly knowledgeable about this fascinating city & we found out loads about musical heritage of the city as well as politics, culture, architecture. Great intro to the city - thoroughly recommended
Written 13 April 2024
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Hello and thank you for such a great review of the tour, we will pass your comments to Phil who will be delighted.
Thanks for coming out with us and taking the time to post your review, we appreciate it,
Written 15 April 2024
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Helen D
Glasgow, UK11 contributions
This was a great way to spend 2 hours. Phil's knowledge of the music legends who made it big or first performed in Glasgow venues is second to none. The Panoptican Music Hall was a complete surprise.....a little gem hidden away right in the centre of our city.
Written 6 June 2023
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Hello Helen,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We'll pass your kind comments on to Phil who will be really pleased, we're so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming out with us, we appreciate it.
Written 7 June 2023
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Abi P
1 contribution
Jul 2021
Fantastic morning with guide Phil going round different parts of Glasgow, seeing the city from a new angle. He was full of fascinating stories and anecdotes, history and facts about Glasgow’s long heritage of music performances. We covered everything from music hall to rock, classical to punk. The venues themselves were really interesting.
Definitely recommended for everyone, visitors and locals, and bring your own stories along too!
Definitely recommended for everyone, visitors and locals, and bring your own stories along too!
Written 24 July 2021
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Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review. We will pass your comments on to Phil, who will appreciate them. Thanks for coming out with us, we're very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed it.
Written 26 July 2021
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boredkilliefan
Kilmarnock, UK183 contributions
I bought tickets as a gift for my friends birthday. We are both big music fans so it was perfect.
Phil was a great guide - very passionate about music and this showed with his knowledge and how he spoke about Glasgow and music.
Found out things i never knew and fab to just walk round the city.
Would defo recommend it!!
Phil was a great guide - very passionate about music and this showed with his knowledge and how he spoke about Glasgow and music.
Found out things i never knew and fab to just walk round the city.
Would defo recommend it!!
Written 1 June 2021
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Hello, thanks for leaving such a great review. Phil is a great guide and he'll be very chuffed by your kind words, we'll make sure we pass on to him. Thanks for taking the time to come out with us, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it.
Written 2 June 2021
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Will be visiting Glasgow Sept. 2019 and the tour is very appealing. I can see the times spent at each venue but how long is the tour time wise and distance (miles/km) covered walking. Thank you
Written 12 July 2019
There are two tours. Both are excellent! Take around 2 hours each. The walking is not too far for either. I did both tours in one day. Well worth doing: great!
Written 14 July 2019
Do you do tours on any other days? Or could a private tour be booked?
Written 20 April 2018
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